suržyk

A form of surzhyk — A pidgin language or interlanguage combining elements of Russian and Ukrainian, spoken mainly in Ukraine but also some neighbouring regions in Russia (Kursk, Voronezh and Belgorod) or Ukrainians living in Russia.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Surzhyk.
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